On January 3rd, 2026, the U.S. military performed the most high-stakes extraction in modern history. Operation Absolute Resolve didn't just remove a dictator; it reset the geopolitical map of the Western Hemisphere.

In this episode, host Kevin Muñoz explores the dual realities of the Venezuelan strike. On one side, a "surgical" removal of a narco-terrorist leader to face justice in New York. On the other, a nation in crisis, a defiant Vice President in Delcy Rodríguez, and a looming corporate battle over the world's largest oil reserves.

We dive into:

• The Tactics: How 150 aircraft blinded a nation in 30 minutes.

• The History: Why this feels like Panama 1989 and Guatemala 1954 all over again.

• The Economy: Trump's "Reimbursement Model" and the $110 billion price tag to fix a rotting industry.

Is this the dawn of Venezuelan democracy, or the return of the Monroe Doctrine?

Stay Informed. Stay Empowered.

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In this episode of The LEO Podcast,

We start with the U.S. government’s decision to indefinitely pause the Diversity Visa Lottery, unpacking why the program is being targeted and what the freeze means for thousands of people who rely on one of the few remaining legal pathways to permanent residency.

Next, we head to the Florida Everglades to talk about Alligator Alcatraz, the immigration detention center many believe is closed, but isn’t. Kevin shares the story of the small group of protesters who stayed behind after the media left, becoming an unexpected support system for families searching for answers.

Finally, we zoom out to the Caribbean, where the U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing and seizing oil tankers linked to Venezuela, escalating sanctions enforcement into a tense geopolitical standoff with major implications for Latin America, global energy, and regional stability.

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We begin in Chile, where José Antonio Kast’s election marks a historic rightward shift fueled by concerns over crime, immigration, and the economy. Then, we break down President Trump’s announcement of a blockade on certain Venezuelan oil tankers and what it could mean for the region. Finally, we examine a new report revealing that billions in Pentagon funds have been redirected to immigration enforcement, raising questions about military readiness and priorities in the U.S.

Three stories, one theme: when fear drives policy, the consequences ripple far beyond borders.

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Dr. Jesus Campos is a researcher at the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and a member of HCDE’s Institutional Review Board. Additionally, he serves as a principal evaluator for a $612,000 Civic Engagement Grant for HCDE, He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at The University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, where he teaches in the Criminology, Law, & Society Department. He received his Ph.D. in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University and his undergraduate and master’s degrees in criminal justice from the University of Houston-Downtown. His research interest includes juvenile delinquency, school-based delinquency, immigration and crime and Latino/Hispanic issues in Criminal Justice.

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Hey tech lovers! In this episode of The LEO Podcast, wedive into three hot tech stories.
In this week’s Tech Talk episode, we’re jumpinginto three big stories shaking up the tech world. First, Jack Dorsey is bringing Vine back from the dead with a brand-new app called diVine, complete with restored archives and built-in protections against AI-generated content.

Then we pivot to gaming, where Valve’s latest Steam Machine is making waves and raising the question: is this finally the version that gets it right?

And to wrap things up, we break down a massive research review on short-form video apps like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts — and what scientists say they’re doing to our attention, stress levels, and mental health. It’s a stacked episode, so sit back, relax, and dive into the latest in tech, innovation, andeverything in between.
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The U.S. has deployed the world’s largest aircraft carrier to the Caribbean. Venezuela has answered with a massive military mobilization. Trump is calling it a fight against “narco-terrorists,” but analysts say the real goal may be regime pressure. In this episode, we break down what’s actually happening, why tensions are rising fast, and what this standoff means for the region.

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This week on The LEO Podcast, we’re breaking down three major stories shaping policy and everyday life in the U.S.First, the government slashes refugee admissions to just 7,500 next year, prioritizing white South Africans, sparking debate and criticism from humanitarian groups. Then, Texas freezes its HUB program, putting a pause on opportunities for minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses to securestate contracts. And finally, the U.S. Mint ends penny production, leaving stores scrambling to make exact change and creating headaches for cash transactions nationwide.

Plus, for our Patreon supporters, there’s a bonus episode diving into new polling on the U.S. Navy deployment near Venezuela and what Americans really think about it. Stayinformed, stay empowered, and let’s unpack what these stories mean for our communities.

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Hey tech lovers! In this episode of The LEO Podcast, we dive into three hot tech stories.

California’s putting Big Tech on notice with a new data privacy law, New York’s telling AI landlords to stop playing Monopoly with people’s rent, and Vegas is not amused with The Boring Company’s environmental record.

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